Dominique Bouchard Joins The Oakville Aquatic Club
One of Canada’s top backstrokers will be joining an already strong group of athletes at the Oakville Aquatic Club. Head Coach Sean Baker has told SwimSwam that Dominique Bouchard, who currently ranks 20th in the world in the 200 backstroke, has joined his team.
Canada’s Bryce Kwiecien-Delaney Verbally Commits to Michigan
The Michgian Wolverines have gotten a verbal commitment from Canadian Bryce Kwiecien-Delaney of the Oakville Aquatic Club. Kwiecien-Delaney is a top-level short-distance…
Olympian Kim Vandenberg to Give Kids in Rwanda New Playing Field
“All of these athletes understand the positive impact sport can have on a child’s life, especially by empowering young girls in countries where gender inequality is a cultural norm,” said Vandenberg Olympic peer Tracey Evans. “It starts with having a safe place to play and learn.”
Ryan Lochte Confirms Training at SwimMAC Through 2016
Lochte told the Charlotte Observer: “In my next swimming career, which started this morning, I want to train for some sprint events now…. I’m not done yet. I think there’s a lot more I can accomplish in the sport of swimming. I want to take my swimming to a new [level], and I want to bring it here to Charlotte.”
Paltrinieri, Bianchi and Dotto Confirm World Cup Attendance
A Trio of Italian athletes, Gregorio Paltrinieri, Ilaria Bianchi and Luca Dotto have all confirmed their participation in the upcoming…
World Junior Champion Diletta Carli Receives Academic Award
Italian Diletta Carli achieved excellence in the pool this summer and she has now been rewarded for her excellence in…
Romanian Swimmer Radu Banned for Turinabol: Infamous East German Steroid
A Romanian swimmer has tested positive for the same drug used widely by the East German government on its athletes in the 1970’s and 1980’s.
Bulgarian Record Holder Banned for 2 Years for Steroid Use
FINA announced today that Bulgarian swimmer Aleksandar Nikolov has been banned for two years after testing positive for the substance Stanozolol,…
Universal Sports Network Expands Distribution With Verizon Agreement
Universal Sports has exclusive rights to world and national championship events in a wide array of sports, including swimming.
FINA Swimming World Cup Update, New Doha trailer
Katinka Hosszu leads the women’s division on the 2013 FINA World Cup Series with 282 points.
Vlad Morozov Among Many Confirmed For Upcoming World Cups
World Championships silver medalist Vladimir Morozov join two women, Yuliya Efimova and Sarah Sjostrom, who brought home gold in Barcelona…
Charlotte Bonnet of France Pledges Efforts to Duel in the Pool
France’s Charlotte Bonnet has joined the European roster, as a very good 400 free relay develops.
Dubai Children To Have Their Own Swimming World Cup
The golden boy of the London Olympics, and already a Dubai crowd favourite, South African Chad Le Clos, and Tunisian distance superstar Oussama Mellouli will be on hand to meet the children and sign autographs after the Children’s World Cup races on both Thursday 17 and Friday 18 October.
Winning in Glasgow Would Be A Dream For Jamieson
The summer of 2012 was one to remember for Michael Jamieson as the Glasgow native won Olympic silver in London,…
Stjepanovic to Race at Duel in the Pool for Team Europe; Klueh for Team USA
Michael Klueh will have an important role in the middle and distance freestyle races for Team USA.
